On this bonus episode of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, Vanessa is joined by Bloomberg TV's Romaine Bostick for a conversation with fighter and celebrity influencer Jake Paul. Paul's combat-sports company Most Valuable Promotions is merging with the Professional Fighters League, aiming to take on the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Romaine & Vanessa speak with Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions, and John Martin, CEO of the newly formed company, to discuss the merger, and the roadmap ahead for the new company.

On this bonus episode of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, Vanessa is joined by Bloomberg TV's Romaine Bostick for a conversation with fighter and celebrity influencer Jake Paul. Paul's combat-sports company Most Valuable Promotions is merging with the Professional Fighters League, aiming to take on the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Romaine &amp; Vanessa speak with Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions, and John Martin, CEO of the newly formed company, to discuss the merger, and the roadmap ahead for the new company.

Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry. From media and technology to finance and real estate, leagues and teams across the globe have matured into far more than just back-page entertainment. The show explains the money behind the games.

Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry. From media and technology to finance and real estate, leagues and teams across the globe have matured into far more than just back-page entertainment. The show explains the money behind the games.

Scarlet Fu, Michael Barr and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry.

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BONUS: Jake Paul's Plan To Challenge the UFC

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.This week's show features:
Alex Bazzel, President, CEO and co-founder of Unrivaled, the groundbreaking women's professional basketball league.
Tony Godsick, longtime agent of Roger Federer and co-founder of the Laver Cup

Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.This week's show features:
<ul>
<li>Alex Bazzel, President, CEO and co-founder of Unrivaled, the groundbreaking women's professional basketball league.</li>
<li>Tony Godsick, longtime agent of Roger Federer and co-founder of the Laver Cup</li>
</ul>

UEFA Pursues Infantino Criminal Case, Unrivaled, the Laver Cup

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

They include a conversation on Mark Walter, the CEO of Guggenheim Partners and owner of the LA Dodgers flipping control of the Lakers within a year. He has explored other steps to pay down loans from his insurers.

This week's show also features:

- Chris Jason, Executive Director of Product Management at The Walt Disney Company. He discusses the cultural impact that Fantasy Football has and the continued growth of the space.

- Amna Al Qubaisi, Professional Motorsport driver. Amna has been breaking barriers for women in racing being the first female driver to compete in the Pro class of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia. And she was also the first Arab woman to win a race in the Formula 4 UAE Championship. 

CORRECT: Fixed typo in name

Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. They include a conversation on Mark Walter, the CEO of Guggenheim Partners and owner of the LA Dodgers flipping control of the Lakers within a year. He has explored other steps to pay down loans from his insurers. This week's show also features: - Chris Jason, Executive Director of Product Management at The Walt Disney Company. He discusses the cultural impact that Fantasy Football has and the continued growth of the space. - Amna Al Qubaisi, Professional Motorsport driver. Amna has been breaking barriers for women in racing being the first female driver to compete in the Pro class of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia. And she was also the first Arab woman to win a race in the Formula 4 UAE Championship.&nbsp; CORRECT: Fixed typo in name

ESPN Digital's Chris Jason Sees Growth in ESPN Fantasy Football Space

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

This week's show features:
Hannah Miller, Bloomberg News Media Industry Reporter 
Walker Jacobs, Chief Revenue Officer of DAZN and President of DAZN US, on the company's expansion in regional sports media rights
Evan Dabby CEO of NJ Youth Soccer, on the spike in registration since the World Cup and why youth soccer costs so much money.

Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
This week's show features:
<ul>
<li>Hannah Miller, Bloomberg News Media Industry Reporter&nbsp;</li>
<li>Walker Jacobs, Chief Revenue Officer of DAZN and President of DAZN US, on the company's expansion in regional sports media rights</li>
<li>Evan Dabby CEO of NJ Youth Soccer, on the spike in registration since the World Cup and why youth soccer costs so much money.</li>
</ul>

Private Money Flex for Lakers, Yankees; President of DAZN US on Regional Broadcasts

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BONUS: Jake Paul's Plan To Challenge the UFC

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